20 Mar 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1978
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids Junior Police Corps counts 16 year old Cherrie Harrison among its members as depicted in a feature on Page 4. The issue highlights a busy week with science fair winners, civil service rulings for firefighters, and a Harris Survey on inflation versus unemployment, plus stage drama and milk price support notes.
A 1950s Doris Day film referencing a Walter Matthau project described as a 1970s bedroom romp. The reviewer notes the film’s censorship stance, while a last minute replacement soloist with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra is praised for a solid performance.
An 81-year-old grandfather designed a grassy mound that serves as a care home for an Arkansas family, offering a natural, concealing living space. The article notes the unique hillside shelter on page 10.
Iowa coach Dan Gable plans next steps after securing the national wrestling championship. He outlines recruiting targets and goals to sustain dominance in the program.
The forecast shows mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers tonight and lows in the mid-30s. Tuesday brings partly cloudy conditions with highs in the mid-50s.
A father asks his teenage son to help with shoveling snow. The son asks where to plug in the shovel, prompting a practical exchange between parent and teen. The light moment highlights daily winter chores and family dynamics.
A federal law bars American firms from participating in Arab country boycotts against Israel. Cedar Rapids exporters shipped 307 million dollars in goods last year, with about 20 percent to Arab nations. After June 21 firms must not certify products as Israeli-free. Firms warn the law could shift sales to rivals in Japan and West Germany and hit Iraq-bound shipments.
Israel claims a cease-fire is in effect in southern Lebanon as U N peacekeepers prepare to replace Israeli forces Under U N Security Council action Lt Gen Enso Siilasvio coordinated the arrangements with U N and Israeli officials Chancellor Chaim Herzog noted the first steps were taken and stressed the need to protect Christian villagers He said Lebanese troops and Christian militias could help deter attacks and that Lebanon must assume control to safeguard Christians from further harm
A worker stands beneath the Delaware County Courthouse in Manchester as the new steeple is lifted from a truck on a Saturday morning. The courthouse had been without a steeple since the 1960s when the old one was removed for radio antennas.
The Joint Economic Committee majority backs trimming the upcoming Social Security tax increase by 33 billion before it takes effect, shifting costs to general tax revenues. They also call for at least 500 billion in federal spending, while Republicans urge moderation and warn of inflation risks.
Gov. Robert Ray proposed forming a three to five member committee to review complaints about the Iowa Commission for the Blind. Democratic leaders backed the idea as questions swirl after director Kenneth Jernigan’s resignation, with Sens. Willits and Rush urging answers and ongoing support for the program.
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